Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) observed

PESHAWAR: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was observed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal areas with traditional fervor.In the provincial capital, mourning processions and meetings were held in the city and cantonment areas. Strict security measures had been made and Section-144 clamped in the city to avert any untoward incident. The Qissa Khwani Bazaar was sealed as part of the security arrangements.
In the city, the main procession was brought out from Imambargah Kocha Risaldar. The participants of the procession after passing through different routs reached Kabuli Police Station and returned to the imambargah via Qissa Khwani Bazaar where a mourning gathering was held that was addressed by the Shia scholars.
The speakers threw light on the life and sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). In the cantonment areas, the mourning procession was taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall. The participants marched on the main Saddar Road. All the roads leading to the route of the procession had been sealed. The bazaars on the procession routes had also been closed. Processions were also taken out in Hangu, Kohat and Parachinar in Kurram Agency.